What does it mean to be first-generation?
Like the California Community College system, BCC defines first-generation as both parents or guardians of a student have never attended college or attained an Associate degree or higher as self-reported by the student at any college. Barstow Community College currently proudly serves 2,193 (38%) first-generation undergraduate students.
BCC’s commitment to first-generation students:
Our campus F1rst Gen Viking initiative aims to create a sense of community and holistic support and development to our students and their families. Throughout the academic year we aim to host activities, workshops and events in collaboration with other campus departments that fosters first-gen success. We promote campus involvement and prioritize student success, engagement, and retention of first gen students here at BCC.
We are excited to be a resource for you as you chart your course and set sails here at Barstow Community College! #F1rstGenProud
Get Involved in Upcoming Events:
Eager to share your story as a First Gen Student?
Download our F1rst Gen Viking Zoom backgrounds and submit a 15-30 second video answering 1 or 2 of the below prompts. Not a fan of videos? Send us 2-3 sentences (100 words max) to success@barstow.edu answering 1-2 of the below prompts along with a picture of yourself. Make sure you are following BCC on social media, be on the lookout for your submission during First-Gen week November 4th-8th!
Instagram handle: @barstow_community_college
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/BarstowCommunityCollege
First-Gen Prompt Instructions: You do not have to answer every prompt:
Begin your paragraph/video by introducing yourself, your major, and what year you're in at Barstow Community College.
Share a personal story or experience about being a first-generation college student, talk about your reason for attending college.
Describe how Barstow Community College has supported you in your journey and/or highlight any challenges you’ve faced as a parent, foster-youth, ACCESS student, etc. if applicable.
Conclude with a personal message or advice to other first-generation students considering higher education.
Examples:
"Being a first-generation student means ____. At Barstow Community College, I found support through ____."
"My journey as a first-gen Viking has been ____. Thanks to ____, I've been able to ____." Video
Example: https://go.screenpal.com/watch/cZ6bbPVWHhZ
Social Media Example:
